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Villa sp.
Probably Villa hottentotta. Villa is a genus of flies belonging to the bee-fly family (Bombyliidae). They range in size from 5 to 17 millimetres, and have typically rounded heads. The males of some species have a brilliant mat of silvery patagial scales. About 270 Villa species are found on all continents except Antarctica. They can be distinguished from similar genera (Hemipenthes) by their wing venation.
Evergreen oak and pine tree forest. Dehesa de Valdelatas
Camera Model: NIKON D500. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/8; ISO Speed Rating: 640. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired. DSC_2792
Spotted on Jul 5, 2018
Submitted on Oct 30, 2018
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